Legacy 2027: Boston Legacy FC to Play in Rhode Island as White Stadium Debut Moves to 2028

FolioPitch.com – 28 August 2026 | In a significant scheduling update, Boston Legacy FC announced that the club’s 2027 National Women’s Soccer League home matches will take place at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, as the much-anticipated move into Boston’s White Stadium has been pushed to 2028. This development, encapsulated by the phrase ‘Legacy to play 2027 season in RI White Stadium pushed to 28,’ follows a recent legal ruling that cleared the path for stadium renovations.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s decision removed the final legal hurdle for Boston Legacy and the City of Boston to complete the renovation of White Stadium. After the ruling, the project team conducted a thorough review of the remaining construction schedule, concluding that the team will not be able to move into the renovated facility until 2028. The announcement confirms what many fans had suspected: the 2027 season will be played entirely across state lines in Rhode Island.

Jennifer Epstein, Controlling Owner of Boston Legacy FC, expressed optimism about the revised timeline. ‘Throughout this journey, we have been guided by a simple belief: Boston deserves a world-class home for professional women’s soccer and youth sports — a home that will shape the future of our club, expand opportunities for Boston Public Schools students, and serve families and communities for generations to come,’ she said. ‘With certainty now in place, we are excited to continue building our club and our community together at Centreville Bank Stadium in 2027, while keeping our eyes on what has always been the destination: bringing Boston Legacy FC home to White Stadium.’

The stadium renovation was a cornerstone of the ownership group’s successful bid to secure an NWSL expansion team for the 2026 season. Initially, White Stadium was promised as the home venue for 2026, then 2027, and now the target has slipped to 2028. This means that, barring a special one-off match at Gillette Stadium or another location closer to Boston, no Legacy home games will be played in Massachusetts during the 2027 season.

The ‘Legacy to play 2027 season in RI White Stadium pushed to 28’ announcement comes with construction still active at White Stadium, where crews are working on site six days a week. When complete, the venue will feature 10,500 permanent seats surrounding a natural grass playing surface, providing a modern and intimate atmosphere for players and fans alike.

Centreville Bank Stadium, which opened in 2025, is a soccer-specific facility designed with a compact lower-bowl and arena-like configuration. The 10,500-seat venue has already hosted seven of the Legacy’s inaugural home games during the 2026 season. In the six matches played there so far, the team has averaged an attendance of 8,980 and posted a record of 2-3-1. The strong fan turnout and electric environment have made the Rhode Island venue a surprisingly effective home away from home.

Paul Byrne, General Manager of Centreville Bank Stadium, welcomed the news of the Legacy’s extended stay. ‘Centreville Bank Stadium provides the type of intimate, energetic atmosphere that can create a true home-field advantage, and we’re excited to welcome Boston Legacy FC back for another season,’ he said. ‘We want this to be a place where the club can win games, build momentum and give its supporters an outstanding fan experience.’

The extended use of Centreville Bank Stadium also gives the Legacy a stable base for the 2027 campaign while the White Stadium renovation continues. Fans in Rhode Island have embraced the team, and the venue’s modern amenities offer a stark contrast to the aging facilities the team would have faced had they been forced to find temporary alternatives in Massachusetts.

Looking ahead, the Legacy still have three home games remaining in the 2026 season: two at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and one back at Centreville Bank Stadium. Those contests will serve as a final taste of the mixed-venue arrangement that has defined the club’s inaugural year.

The ‘Legacy to play 2027 season in RI White Stadium pushed to 28’ news marks another chapter in a story that has seen multiple delays since the NWSL expansion was awarded. Despite these setbacks, the club remains committed to delivering a top-tier professional product and building strong community ties. For now, Rhode Island will continue to serve as the Legacy’s proving ground, while Boston waits for its permanent home to be completed.

As construction progresses, fans can only hope that the 2028 target will prove true, finally bringing professional women’s soccer to Boston in a state-of-the-art facility. Until then, the Legacy will aim to make Centreville Bank Stadium a fortress and lay the groundwork for a successful future when they eventually return to White Stadium.